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Hartford Finl Servs Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIG#NYSE">HIG</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.02% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 11.81%. Currently, Hartford Finl Servs Gr has a market capitalization of $33.80 billion. 
Buying $100 In HIG: If an investor had bought $100 of HIG stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $306.97 today based on a price of $115.36 for HIG at the time of writing.
<h3>Hartford Finl Servs Gr's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 13.57% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.88%. Currently, Riot Platforms has a market capitalization of $2.19 billion. 
Buying $100 In RIOT: If an investor had bought $100 of RIOT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $339.62 today based on a price of $7.23 for RIOT at the time of writing.
<h3>Riot Platforms's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey&#8217;s National Intelligence Agency, met with representatives from the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Ankara, Turkey&#8217;s capital, to discuss the negotiations <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/08/40608668/nine-palestinians-killed-as-israeli-forces-press-into-west-bank">for a cease-fire</a> in Gaza, according to media reports.
 Kalin met with a delegation from the Hamas political bureau leadership, Turkish news channel TRT Haber said, citing Turkish security sources, Reuters reported.
Turkey denounced Israel&#8217;s assault on Gaza. Turkey&#8217;s intelligence agency has been in contact with those involved in the conflict — Hamas, Israel, Qatar and the U.S. — as it carries out intensive diplomacy for a ceasefire in Gaza, TRT Haber said.
The war between Israel and Hamas began Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking about 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies.
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Israel&#8217;s subsequent assault on Gaza has killed more than 41,000 Palestinians, according to its health ministry.
International mediators last week completed a new proposal aimed at forming a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40673642/israel-rocked-by-protesters-call-for-immediate-ceasefire-after-hostage-deaths" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;cease-fire deal&nbsp;</a>between Israel and Hamas as Israel's Prime Minister&nbsp;Benjamin Netanyahu&nbsp;refuses to cede control of Gaza's border with Egypt.
Israel's military and Hamas temporarily paused fighting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/08/40639831/israel-hamas-to-pause-fighting-in-gaza-so-that-640-000-children-can-get-vaccinated-official">in the Gaza Strip</a> for three days a couple of weeks ago to allow about 640,000 children to get vaccinated against polio.
Price Action: Aerospace and defense stocks saw gains and losses on Friday as talks to end the fight take place.
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<li>Boeing Co&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) slipped 3.69% to end the trading day at $156.77</li>
<li>Northrup Grumman&nbsp;Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOC#NYSE">NOC</a>) gained 0.24% to close at $519.78</li>
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Oil stocks traded up:
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<li>BP p.l.c.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) gained 0.82% to close at $31.84</li>
<li>Equinor ASA&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQNR#NYSE">EQNR</a>) rose 1.05% to close at $25.09</li>
<li>Suncor Energy Inc.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SU#NYSE">SU</a>) went up 0.41% to finish the trading day at $36.44</li>
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Across the recent three months, 15 analysts have shared their insights on Apellis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLS#NASDAQ">APLS</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $78.47, a high estimate of $100.00, and a low estimate of $41.00. This current average has decreased by 3.52% from the previous average price target of $81.33. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726261257_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A clear picture of Apellis Pharmaceuticals's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Anupam Rama</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$57.00</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anupam Rama</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eliana Merle</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laura Chico</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$41.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salveen Richter</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$74.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colleen Kusy</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Douglas Tsao</td>
<td>HC Wainwright &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$83.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salveen Richter</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Stringer</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Akash Tewari</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colleen Kusy</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colleen Kusy</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salveen Richter</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colleen Kusy</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Apellis Pharmaceuticals. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Apellis Pharmaceuticals compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Apellis Pharmaceuticals's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/APLS/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Apellis Pharmaceuticals analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Apellis Pharmaceuticals</h2>
Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel therapeutic compounds to treat diseases with high unmet needs through the inhibition of the complement system, which is an integral component of the immune system, at the level of C3, the central protein in the complement cascade.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Apellis Pharmaceuticals's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Apellis Pharmaceuticals showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 110.26% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Apellis Pharmaceuticals's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of -18.86%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Apellis Pharmaceuticals's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -14.18%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Apellis Pharmaceuticals's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -4.34%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Apellis Pharmaceuticals's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 1.8. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 15 Ratings For Apellis Pharmaceuticals

16 analysts have shared their evaluations of Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">9</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $111.5, along with a high estimate of $214.00 and a low estimate of $60.00. This current average has decreased by 18.06% from the previous average price target of $136.07. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726261232_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Moderna by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Geoff Meacham</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Tenthoff</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tyler Van Buren</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luca Issi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Fye</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Yee</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yifeng Liu</td>
<td>HSBC</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jessica Fye</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Emmanuel Papadakis</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luca Issi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Luca Issi</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Salveen Richter</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$178.00</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gena Wang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$168.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Tenthoff</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$157.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Edward Tenthoff</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Cory Kasimov</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Moderna. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Moderna compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Moderna's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Moderna's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MRNA/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Moderna analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Moderna</h2>
Moderna is a commercial-stage biotech that was founded in 2010 and had its initial public offering in December 2018. The firm's mRNA technology was rapidly validated with its COVID-19 vaccine, which was authorized in the United States in December 2020. Moderna had 39 mRNA development candidates in clinical trials as of mid-2023. Programs span a wide range of therapeutic areas, including infectious disease, oncology, cardiovascular disease, and rare genetic diseases.
<h3>Moderna: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Moderna's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -30.06%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Health Care sector.
Net Margin: Moderna's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -578.73%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Moderna's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -10.43%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Moderna's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -7.89%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Moderna's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.11, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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16 Analysts Have This To Say About Moderna

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 20 analysts have published ratings on Fortinet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) in the last three months.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">12</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">10</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $71.85, a high estimate of $81.00, and a low estimate of $64.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 3.58% increase from the previous average price target of $69.37.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726261216_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Fortinet by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shyam Patil</td>
<td>Susquehanna</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Colville</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Yi Fu Lee</td>
<td>Cantor Fitzgerald</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brad Zelnick</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Essex</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$63.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dan Bergstrom</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shrenik Kothari</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ives</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Keith Bachman</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Boyd</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Nowinski</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Catharine Trebnick</td>
<td>Rosenblatt</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fatima Boolani</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shaul Eyal</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Hamza Fodderwala</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Saket Kalia</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Raymond McDonough</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Fortinet. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Fortinet compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Fortinet's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Fortinet's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FTNT/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Fortinet analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Fortinet Better</h2>
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 700,000 customers across the world.
<h3>Understanding the Numbers: Fortinet's Finances</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Fortinet's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 10.95%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Information Technology sector.
Net Margin: Fortinet's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 26.48%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Fortinet's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 504.05% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Fortinet's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 4.83%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 3.45, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

FTNT

Deep Dive Into Fortinet Stock: Analyst Perspectives (20 Ratings)

Moderna (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.06%. Currently, Moderna has a market capitalization of $26.16 billion. 
Buying $1000 In MRNA: If an investor had bought $1000 of MRNA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,004.69 today based on a price of $68.05 for MRNA at the time of writing.
<h3>Moderna's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726261215_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Moderna Stock In The Last 5 Years

Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.03% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 16.34%. Currently, Qualcomm has a market capitalization of $186.65 billion. 
Buying $1000 In QCOM: If an investor had bought $1000 of QCOM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $2,149.28 today based on a price of $167.55 for QCOM at the time of writing.
<h3>Qualcomm's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726261210_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

QCOM

$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth $2,100 Today

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains RH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RH#NYSE">RH</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $340 to $355.

Price Target

Citigroup Maintains Buy on RH, Raises Price Target to $355

WIIM

XCUR

Exicure shares are trading higher after the company entered into debt-for-equity exchange agreements.

Planet Image Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YIBO#NASDAQ">YIBO</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.08 per share. This is a 11.11 percent decrease over earnings of $0.09 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $77.26 million in sales this quarter. This is a 4.12 percent increase over sales of $74.20 million the same period last year.

Earnings

YIBO

Planet Image Intl H1 EPS $0.08 Down From $0.09 YoY, Sales $77.26M Up From $74.20M YoY

Gores Holdings IX, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GHIX#NASDAQ">GHIX</a>) (the "Company") today announced that it received a delinquency notification letter (the "Notice") from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on September 9, 2024 due to the Company's non-compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) (the "Listing Rule") as a result of the Company's failure to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024 (the "Q2 2024 Form 10-Q"). The Listing Rule requires listed companies to timely file all required periodic financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company's securities on Nasdaq. However, if the Company fails to timely regain compliance with the rule, the Company's securities will be subject to delisting from Nasdaq.
The Notice provides that the Company has 60 calendar days to submit a plan to Nasdaq to regain compliance; if the plan is accepted, Nasdaq can grant an exception of up to 180 days from the due date of the Q2 2024 Form 10-Q, or until February 10, 2025, to regain compliance.

GHIX

Gores Holdings IX Receives Receipt Of Nasdaq Listing Delinquency Notification Letter

Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) CEO and co-founder Alex Karp didn't hold back when discussing how the company could help military governments in a recent interview ahead of a presentation<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence"> on artificial intelligence.</a>
What Happened: Palantir may be one of the most hard-to-explain companies. Yet, it is now part of the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40769921/palantir-stock-soars-in-monday-premarket-whats-driving-the-surge"> S&amp;P 500 Index.</a>
Karp highlighted the company's government segment and what <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">the 2024 election</a> means for Palantir.
Companies need processes to help translate what data and language models mean. That&#8217;s where Palantir comes in, Karp <a href="https://x.com/SaraEisen/status/1834270110384623823">said</a> on CNBC.
"We figured this out by doing work for the U.S. government," he added. See below.
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If you want to kill your adversary on the battlefield, "you need a way of processing the raw resources," Karp said.
When it comes to government contracts, Karp didn't seem to worry about the 2024 election winner being either Ex-President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
"We embody people who support both Trump and Harris,&#8221; he said, claiming to be an &#8220;unhappy radical Democrat.&#8221; 
Karp also offered his take on what U.S. policy should be when it comes to retaliation for attacks on American troops.
"If you touch an American, we will inflict pain on you for generations,&#8221; he said.
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What's Next: Karp said the S&amp;P 500 inclusion comes after years of complaints against the company. However, he stopped short of celebrating the moment.
"Our job is to show and not tell," Karp said.
Palantir could be worth 10 times more in the future than what it is today, he added.
PLTR Price Action: Palantir stock was up 2% to $35.59 on Friday. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $36.01 in Friday's trading session. Palantir stock is up over 110% year-to-date in 2024.
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</ul>
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Management

PLTR

Palantir CEO Offers 'Radical' Take On National Security: 'Touch An American And We'll Inflict Pain On You For Generations'

Axis Capital Holdings's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXS#NYSE">AXS</a>) short percent of float has fallen 7.49% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 1.18 million shares sold short, which is 1.73% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.7 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Axis Capital Holdings Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726260321_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Axis Capital Holdings has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Axis Capital Holdings's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Axis Capital Holdings's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.93%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into Axis Capital Holdings's Recent Short Interest

Seagate Tech Hldgs's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NYSE">STX</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.58% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.48 million shares sold short, which is 6.66% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 6.36 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726260316_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Seagate Tech Hldgs has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Seagate Tech Hldgs's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Seagate Tech Hldgs's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Peering Into Seagate Tech Hldgs's Recent Short Interest

EVgo's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NYSE">EVGO</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.8% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 26.20 million shares sold short, which is 26.16% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 9.8 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>EVgo Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726260311_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for EVgo has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing EVgo's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, EVgo's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 11.11%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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EVGO

Peering Into EVgo's Recent Short Interest

- SEC Filing <a href="https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000169853024000101/xcur-20240912.htm">https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1698530/000169853024000101/xcur-20240912.htm</a>
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Item 3.02&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities
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On September 12, 2024, the Company entered into debt-for-equity exchange agreements with two holders promissory notes. Under the Company's agreement with DGP Co., Ltd. ("DGP"), in exchange for satisfaction in full of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest on that certain the $700,000 promissory note dated May 28, 2024, the Company agreed to issue 237,233 shares of its common stock to DGP (representing a conversion price of $3.00 per share). DGP is the Company's largest shareholder with ownership of approximately 35% of outstanding shares of common stock before giving effect to the exchanges described herein. Under the Company's agreement with an individual promissory note holder, in exchange for satisfaction in full of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest on that certain the $300,000 promissory note dated May 3, 2024, the Company agreed to issue 101,991 shares of its common stock to the individual (also representing a conversion price of $3.00 per share).
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The Company's shares of common stock to be issued in connection with the exchanges will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and will be issued in reliance on the exemption from the registration requirements thereof provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act in a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering.
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Item 8.01 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other Events
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On September 13, 2024, the Company received notice from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) as a result of the closing bid price of the Company's common stock being $1.00 per share or greater for 10 consecutive trading sessions. The Company is now compliant with the minimum bid price listing standard for continued Nasdaq listing.
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Exicure, On September 12, 2024, Entered Into Debt-For-Equity Exchange Agreements Converting 2 Promissory Notes Into Common Stock At $3.00 Per Share, Issuing 237,233 Shares For A $700K Note To DGP Co., Ltd., Its Largest Shareholder, And 101,991 Shares For A $300K Note To An Individual Note Holder

The volatility that dominated markets in the early part of the month sharply reversed in the past week, driven by growing expectations of interest rate cuts that have bolstered investor risk appetite.
The latest batch of inflation statistics for August have given the green light for the Federal Reserve to proceed with an interest rate cut, which is highly likely to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/40812986/inflation-slows-to-2-5-in-august-lowest-rate-since-february-2021-core-index-remai">occur on Sept. 18.</a>
The remaining question concerns the size of the cut — whether it will be 25 basis points or 50 basis points — though market consensus and recent comments from Fed officials suggest the more conservative 25 basis points is the likely scenario.
Risk assets experienced a significant rebound, with the S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), recovering losses from the prior week and notching five straight days of gains. A similar picture emerged for the Nasdaq 100, which marked the best week since October 2023.
Treasury yields fell substantially and the dollar weakened, driving the price of gold to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40833654/gold-reaches-record-high-as-dollar-weakens-on-soft-producer-inflation-data-wall-street-eyes-four">fresh all-time highs.</a>
Additionally, the week saw the first televised debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with polls indicating Harris outperformed, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808499/trump-vs-harris-debates-results-are-in-flash-poll-shows-resounding-majority-pick-vice-president-as-w">further widening her lead.</a>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Gold Miners Surge</h1>
Gold mining stocks, as monitored through the VanEck Gold Miners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GDX#NYSE">GDX</a>), rallied this week, marking on Thursday their best one-day performance in six months as gold prices hit new record highs. A macro strategist highlighted striking similarities between today&#8217;s economic landscape <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40838414/gold-miners-eye-best-1-day-rally-in-6-months-as-gold-hits-fresh-record-highs-todays-environment-">and the turbulent 1970s.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">VP Harris Boosts Solar</h1>
Solar stocks, tracked by the Invesco Solar ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAN#NYSE">TAN</a>), surged as Vice President Harris emerged as the clear winner in her debate with Trump, bolstering confidence in clean energy policies. Several leading renewable energy companies saw <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40817317/solar-shares-climb-as-harris-gains-momentum-post-debate-against-trump-7-top-gainers-in-clean-ene">sharp gains this week.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Small Cap Rally</h1>
In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, a Lazard small-cap expert forecasted a 30-50% rally in the Russell 2000, fueled by declining interest rates and strengthening economic conditions. With the Federal Reserve poised to begin a rate-cutting cycle, small-cap stocks are anticipated to outperform, closing the performance gap <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/40794070/exclusive-lazard-small-cap-expert-predicts-30-50-russell-2000-rally-on-the-back-of-">with larger-cap counterparts.</a>
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Autonomous Vehicle Growth</h1>
U.S. autonomous vehicle sales are projected to reach 230,000 units by 2034, following renewed progress at Alphabet Inc.&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Waymo and General Motors Co.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) Cruise. Advancements in technology and regulatory approvals are expected to drive the industry forward, boosting consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40792410/us-autonomous-vehicle-sales-to-hit-230k-by-2034-after-progress-resumes-at-alphabets-waymo-gms-cruise">adoption and market penetration.</a> Read Next: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/broad-u-s-equity-etfs/24/09/40861742/nasdaq-100-posts-biggest-weekly-rally-in-almost-a-year-as-fed-rate-cut-hopes-grow-top-"> • Nasdaq 100 Posts Biggest Weekly Rally In Almost A Year As Fed Rate Cut Hopes Grow: Top 7 Tech Stocks Of The Week</a> 
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Rate-Cut Prospects Fuel Investor Risk Appetite, Gold Hits Record Highs, Harris Outperforms Trump: This Week In The Markets

After falling to the lowest level since December 2021, on Tuesday, oil recorded its first weekly gain in a month, buoyed by Hurricane Francine, which disrupted production in the Gulf of Mexico. Brent crude rose above $72 per barrel, pushing its weekly climb to about 2%, while West Texas Intermediate traded below $70 per barrel.
However, higher oil prices failed to fuel the rally in the energy space with many ETFs still in red. The popular ETFs &mdash; Energy Select Sector SPDR (ARCA:XLE), Vanguard Energy ETF (ARCA:VDE), SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (ARCA:XOP), Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF (ARCA:FENY) and VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF (ARCA:OIH) &mdash; were down more than 2% each. All these ETFs have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy).
The storm had prompted a production shutdown of around 730,000 barrels a day (bpd) in the Gulf of Mexico (about 42% of Gulf production), according to the US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement. The US Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement stated that about 24% of crude production and 26% of natural gas output in the US Gulf of Mexico were offline due to the storm.
<h3>Energy ETFs in Focus</h3>
Energy Select Sector SPDR: It is the largest and the most popular ETF in the energy space, with an AUM of $34.1 billion. It offers exposure to the broad energy space and follows the Energy Select Sector Index. Energy Select Sector SPDR holds 22 securities in its basket and charges 9 bps in annual fees.
Vanguard Energy ETF: It provides exposure to a basket of 113 energy stocks by tracking the MSCI US Investable Market Energy 25/50 Index. Vanguard Energy ETF has amassed $7.6 billion in its asset base and charges 10 bps in annual fees.
SPDR S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF: It provides exposure to 53 oil and gas exploration and production companies by tracking the S&amp;P Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production Select Industry Index. It has an AUM of $2.6 billion and charges 35 bps in fees per year.
Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF: It follows the MSCI USA IMI Energy Index, holding 112 stocks in its basket. FENY charges 8 bps in annual fees and has accumulated $1.5 billion in its asset base.
VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF: It tracks the MVIS U.S. Listed Oil Services 25 Index, which offers exposure to companies involved in oil services to the upstream oil sector, including oil equipment, oil services or oil drilling. VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF holds 26 stocks in its basket. With an AUM of $1.5 billion, it charges 35 bps in annual fees.
<h2>Concerns</h2>
<h2>Weak Demand/Supply Trends</h2>
Despite the positive momentum, oil prices are still trading close to three-year lows amid persistent concerns over slowing demand.
International Energy Agency (IEA) lowered the oil demand outlook by 70,000 bpd to 900,000 bpd for this year, citing weak China demand and feeble growth in other regions. The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) also slashed the 2024 oil demand growth forecast for the second time. It expects world oil demand to rise by 2.03 million bpd in 2024, down from last month&#39;s forecast of growth of 2.11 million bpd.
Last week, OPEC and its allies extended the oil production cuts of 2.2 million bpd through November and planned to phase out those beginning in December until November 2025. However, it will increase production in 2025 for the first time since 2022. The first addition to supply, of 180,000 bpd, is now expected in December. Additionally, growing output from the United States, Guyana, Brazil and Canada will continue to take a toll on oil prices.
<h2>Geopolitical Tensions</h2>
Geopolitical risks in the Middle East will continue to provide some support to oil prices. The ongoing conflict in Gaza and the potential for a broader regional escalation, involving Iran, Hamas and Hezbollah are contributing to market uncertainty.
<h2>Analysts Go Bearish</h2>
Analysts in a Reuters poll reduced their oil price forecasts for 2024 for the fourth consecutive month. The poll shows Brent prices to average $82.86 per barrel this year, down from $83.66 a barrel expected in the July forecast. West Texas Intermediate is projected to average $78.82 per barrel in 2024, down from $79.22 a barrel expected in last month&#39;s poll.
Analysts believe the bullish drivers of the ongoing OPEC+ cuts and geopolitical flare-ups in the Middle East will be offset by the bearish demand trends and oil imports in China and Europe.
<h2>Will the Fed Provide Some Respite?</h2>
The Fed is expected to cut interest rates at its meeting scheduled to take place on Sept 17 and 18. Lower interest rates tend to lower the expenses of purchasing goods and services, potentially stimulating economic expansion and driving oil demand.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2335964/rise-in-oil-price-fails-to-lift-energy-etfs-what-s-ahead?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-etf_news_and_commentary-2335964">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Rise in Oil Price Fails to Lift Energy ETFs: What's Ahead?

Amrep (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXR#NYSE">AXR</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.76 per share. This is a 204 percent increase over earnings of $0.25 per share from the same period last year. The company reported $19.09 million in sales this quarter. This is a 85.55 percent increase over sales of $10.29 million the same period last year.

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